Taylor Hicks
Hartselle,AL
Summary
Quality-driven production professional with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging automotive industry goals. Industrious leader and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assistant Manager
Mazda Toyota Manufaturing
Madison, AL
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted with the implementation of quality control processes and procedures.
- Evaluated production processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
- Investigated root causes of product defects and implemented corrective actions.
- Developed strategies for continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
- Established procedures and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored project leaders to drive culture change toward total quality mindset across production continuum.
Group Leader
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
Madison, AL
01.2022 - Current
- Manage the shop floor by implementing 5S, POA, and STW activity on a daily basis.
- Development of Team Members and Team Leaders to ensure a strong future for the company.
- POA and STW champion for QI.
Supervisor
Nissan
Smyrna, TN
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed the shop floor and made continuous improvements through daily DMD activities.
QRR
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna, TN
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Problem solved with different departments to implement permanent countermeasures through 4M
Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna, TN
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Worked in Metal Finish and Paint Bump and Ding. Repaired defects and fed back information to different departments so that countermeasures could be implemented.
Associate
Yates
Smyrna, TN
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Worked in Fits and Finish in Body Shop and Bump and Ding in Paint. Made necessary repairs on units until countermeasures could be implemented.
Education
WGU/Straighter Line University
2021
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN2009
Carson Newman College
Jefferson City, TN2008
Skills
- Excel
- CAD
- Tableau
- Word
- Certified V-UP Problem Solver
- Quality Control
- Personable
- Implementing Countermeasures
- Presentations
- Quality Management Systems
Timeline
Quality Assistant Manager
Mazda Toyota Manufaturing
11.2022 - Current
Group Leader
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
01.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Nissan
08.2018 - 12.2021
QRR
Nissan North America, Inc.
12.2017 - 08.2018
Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
11.2014 - 12.2017
Associate
Yates
10.2012 - 10.2014
WGU/Straighter Line University
Cumberland University
Carson Newman College
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